SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

Job Description

About Apple

Apple is a multinational technology company known for its consumer electronics, software, and online services. The company is renowned for its innovative products like the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, as well as its operating systems like iOS, macOS, and watchOS. Apple is committed to pushing the boundaries of technology and creating products that seamlessly integrate into people’s lives.

Job Description: SoC Physical Design Engineer, PnR

Location: Sunnyvale, California

Role Number: 200552571

Summary:

This is a visible role within Apple where you will be responsible for the physical implementation of design partitions, from netlist to tapeout, for a highly complex System-on-a-Chip (SoC). You’ll be utilizing innovative process technology and collaborating with various teams to deliver top-notch designs.

Responsibilities:

• Collaboration: Work closely with the logic design team to deeply understand the partition architecture and integrate physical design aspects early in the design cycle.
• Implementation: Complete the netlist to GDS2 implementation for assigned partitions, ensuring adherence to schedule and design goals.
• Verification: Conduct thorough timing, physical, and electrical verification, driving the signoff closure for the partitions.
• Problem Solving: Identify and resolve design and flow issues related to physical design, and propose and execute solutions.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Architecture, VLSI, Design, Logic Design, or Circuit Design.
• Prior experience in internships, co-ops, projects, or coursework related to the above fields.
• Strong teamwork skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with multiple functional teams.
• Experience with Verilog, VHDL, Python, Perl, TCL, and/or SPICE is beneficial.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant field.

Pay & Benefits:

Apple offers competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Base pay determined within a range, based on experience and qualifications. The range for this role is $55.82 to $84.09 per hour.
• Opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in discretionary employee stock programs.
• Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Discounted Apple products and services.
• Educational expense reimbursement for career advancement.
• Potential for discretionary bonuses, commission payments, and relocation assistance.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. They take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.